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Friday, January 14, 2011

Mindless Knitting

Yesterday after finishing the mittens I decided I needed to do something mindless. My son needed a hat so I said to myself "Self, knit your son a hat."

I used size 8 needles and DK/Sport Weight/size 3 yarn and CO 72 stitches. I stopped at 6 inches because I was bored and worked the decreases. I used the decreases from this pattern by shizknit because it is an 8 stitch repeat (The decreases are in increments of 8 stitches *k2, p2, k2, p2tog*) with a 2x2 rib, my other favorite decrease for a ribbed hat is Spud and Chloe's and it is a 6 stitch repeat (The decreases are worked in increments of 6 stitches *k2, p1, k1, p2tog*) with a 2x1 rib.

In encourage you to grab your favorite size needles, some soft squishy yarn, set up a gauge swatch and cast on!

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Delia Hamlin

The Knitter

I have been knitting since October of 2007. Since then I have embarked on many scarves, hats, toys, and other various knitted items. I try to challenge myself in my knitting and enjoy the creative process. If you have a pattern you think I'd ought to try tell me!